Fort Wayne
The fort was used to house and train troops from the Civil War era until Vietnam. Its 82-acre riverside site makes it ideal for tourism and public events. In 1840, at the point on the Detroit River closest to British C... heritagesites.com
Henry Ford Grave Site
Pioneer Industrialist. Founder of the Ford Motor Company. He was a Midwestern farm boy with a grammar school education who rose to become the world's largest auto manufacturer. In an era when automobiles were hand-crafted... findagrave.com
Ford River Rouge Complex
Henry Ford"s ultimate goal was to achieve total self-sufficiency by owning, operating and coordinating all the resources needed to produce complete automobiles. The Ford River Rouge Complex may be the world's most famo... heritagesites.com
Mariners' Church
In 1842, according to the will of Julia Ann Anderson, Mariners' Church was organized to serve the spiritual needs of Great Lakes seamen. Anderson had come to Detroit in 1818 with her husband, John, a brevet lieutenant colonel w... hmdb.org
Fisher And New Center Buildings
These two buildings designed by Albert Kahn are regarded as great architectural achievements of the 20th century. The seven Fisher brothers built the Fisher Building as a home for Fisher and Company, which had pioneere... heritagesites.com
General Motors Building
Designed by architect Albert Kahn, this impressive building's construction marked the beginning of the Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. era, which saw General Motors surpassing its competitors in total sales. The General Motors Bu... heritagesites.com
The Scarab Club
Founded in 1907, the Scarab Club maintains a dedicated fellowship of artists, educators, students and patrons who uphold its mission to promote the arts. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the Scarab Club is the 1928 buildin... michigan.org
Motown Historical Museum
The museum, founded in 1985, has a mission to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, c... heritagesites.com
Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Imax Theatre, Ford...
With a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford celebrates yesterday?s traditions as well as today?s innovations. Five distinct attractions at The Henry Ford captiva... famplosion.com
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
The War Memorial provides educational, cultural, civic and patriotic programs through its services and facilities to enrich the lives of the community. Housed on the shores of Lake St. Clair, the Grosse Pointe War Memorial ... michigan.org
Finney Barn-detroit,michigan
Finney Barn Historical Marker: Seymour Finney conducted one of the principal passenger depots of the underground railroad in the Detroit area. Finney, a tailor by trade, later became a hotel-keeper, and it was in this cap... waymarking.com
State Savings Bank
Completed in 1900, this is Michigan's preeminent example of design by the internationally renowned architects, McKim, Mead and White of New York. The three-story Neoclassical structure features a white marble exterior with bron... hmdb.org
Detroit Historical Society & Museum
The 88-year-old historical society looks to preserve the regional history through dynamic displays and community involvement. The Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of America"s oldest and largest m... heritagesites.com
Model T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc.
The Ford Piquette Avenue plant is well preserved and largely unchanged from its original 1904 appearance. Located in the back corner of the third floor is the secret Experimental Room where Ford developed the innovative Mod... michigan.org
Central United Methodist Church
Lewis Cass, governor of the Territory of Michigan, approved a constitution for the First Methodist Episcopal Society May 17, 1822. This church, a direct successor, was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd. It was completed in 1867 by th... hmdb.org
Charles H. Wright Museum Of African-american History
For a glimpse at an essential piece of American history, take your grandchildren to see And Still We Rise, a permanent exhibition at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. It's a fascinating look at t... grandparents.com